Colli di Conegliano MONTESCO DOC

Production area:

This wine was created in 1993 as a DOC variety. It results from a blend of Cabernet franc, Cabernet sauvignon, Merlot and a small percentage of Marzemino. It is produced on the hills around Conegliano, in the area that stretches from Pieve di Soligo along the Feletto and Vittorio Veneto hills to Fregona. This wine has formed part of our production since 1996.

Terrain:

Predominantly clay, hilly, of morainic origin.

Vineyard:

Cultivation is on spurred cordon and the number of vines per hectar is approximately 5000.

Vinification system:

Red vinification, with maceration lasting 12-14 days at a temperature of 28/30°C to favour the dissolution of the colouring substances and of the tannins contained in grape skins. A long maceration favours the production of a wine that is suitable for ageing.The ageing process takes place in French barrels and lasts 24 months, after which the wine is further aged in bottles for no less than 6 months.

Chemical characteristics:

• Effective alcohol level: % vol. 13.50 +/- 0.50
• Sugar: g/l less than 1.5
• Total acidity: g/l 5.70 +/- 0.50

Organoleptic characteristics

• Colour: Intense ruby red.
• Aroma: Its aroma is reminiscent of red fruit jam (blackberry, strawberry, raspberry) and is accompanied by the scent of oriental spices (cinnamon). It has a light aroma of tobacco and dried hay and a distinguishing hint of toasty and liquorice aroma.
• Flavour: Full-bodied, with a rich, harmonious and savoury flavour, persistent, with a pleasant tannic aftertaste.

Nutritional value

• 1 g of alcohol: 7 Kcal
• 1 l of dry wine at 10°: 600 Kcal
• 1 g of sugar: 4 Kcal.
• Serving suggestions: It goes well with red meat in general, as well as with matured cheese.
• Serving temperature: at 16-18° C.
• Storage: store in a cool place, away from the light and heat.
• Packing and marketing: 0.750-l glass bottles inside boxes of 6. Palletised in europallets, for a total of 80 boxes (10 per layer).